Job Details
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Global Supply, the Scallop Product Specialist will be fully responsible for the Scallop portfolio, serve as the subject matter expert, and be the vital link between the global supply chain, sales, operations, marketing, and new product development.
Location for the role is either Saint John, NB or Blacks Harbour, NB.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as the link between all functional areas of the Scallop supply chain, including processing, logistics, marketing, and selling.
- Working closely with New Product Development on projects and coordinating the process between the key stake holders.
- Advocating for new products with across species based on market trends.
- Develop the market segmentation strategy for the Scallop portfolio in the North American market.
- Working closely with the Sales & Ops Planning Manager, to develop forecasts.
- Manage inventory volumes, and report on sales performance for the Scallop category.
- Work closely with Fresh and Frozen Pricing Managers the development of the North American Scallop pricing strategy and provide input to pricing decision makers.
- Coordinate with the other product specialists on raw material used in the speciality offerings.
- Develop a coordinated approach with the other product specialists on selling the specialty products in tandem with everyday items.
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the global competitive landscape for the Scallop category, including knowledge of supply, demand, competitive product offerings, and pricing fluctuations.
- Participate in sales calls and customer presentations.
- Work with the marketing team to develop educational content, sales tools, and customer presentations for the Scallop category.
- Prepare analysis and develop recommendations for Scallop market opportunities.
- Act as the internal advocate for the Scallop portfolio, sharing market knowledge, building species knowledge internally, and profiling the category.
- Lead the go-to-market plan for Scallop product launches in North America.
- Lead all Scallop initiatives across the business
This exciting role has been developed to ensure that we meet our customer's needs and expectations while strengthening our position and volumes with customers across North America.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience working in a seafood company or an environment where you would have had broad exposure to seafood.
- Analytical, solution-oriented mindset with problem solving skills.
- Excellent Microsoft Office acumen (excel, word, power point), PowerBI.
- Understanding of pivot tables, proforma financials, modeling scenarios, and Customer Relationship Management systems.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Team player, the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and management.
- Global travel will be required.
Cooke offers full-time year-round employment, competitive rates and a competitive benefits package which includes health and dental as well as a company matched pension.
Contact Information
Cooke Aquaculture Inc.https://www.careerbeacon.com/en/job/2099854/cooke-aquaculture-inc/scallop-product-specialist/saint-john?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=company_jobs&ut
https://www.careerbeacon.com/en/apply/2099854
Post Date: 7/14/2024 12:34:10 PM
Closing Date: 7/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
